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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 36.72 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 36.72 and 21.87 is: 30.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 36.72 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/36.72 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 36.72 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 803.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.07/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.04

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